QUALIFICATIONS

Vibrant, detail oriented MBA and Engineer experienced in design engineering, manufacturing, and business management. Strong technical background in the design of large test facilities, mechanisms, and innovative processes. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills perfected through leadership, experience, and education.

EDUCATION

University of Tennessee

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering December 2013

Master of Business Administration December 2013

Lipscomb University Nashville,Tennessee Bachelor of Science, Engineering Mechanics May 2008

EXPERIENCE

Jacobs Technology Group Tullahoma, Tennessee

Mechanical Design Engineer May 2008-August 2011

Provide design calculations and drawings for custom mechanisms for wind tunnels

Justify design decisions with analytical solutions and numerical/finite element methods

Analyze facility and mechanism components with respect to; stress levels, heat transfer, dynamic response, fluid interaction, cost and overall system performance to ensure proper function and reliability of the overall test facility

Estimate schedule and cost for current and proposed projects to ensure client satisfaction

Perform in-depth trade studies for private sector and government clients, helping them to make informed decisions regarding facility improvements and investments

Successful integration of new technologies and mechanisms to improve usability and cost of test facilities

Harley-Davidson Motor Company, York, Pennsylvania

Co-op, Softail Assembly Engineering Summers 2006, 2007

Champion for material reallocation for 2007 and 2008 model year launch

Initiated new processes for materials reallocation, improving success of model year launch

Designed tooling and fixtures using PRO|E, enhancing build quality and streamlining processes Developed solutions regarding reoccurring build quality and productivity issues

SKILLS

Technical expertise in engineering analyses using tools such as PRO|Engineer, Autodesk Inventor, I-DEAS, COSMOS, MathCAD, EES, MATLAB, Excel, VBA, and C++ programming. Business skills in team leadership, critical analysis, continual improvement, and technical expertise.

ACTIVITIES

President/Founder, Business Engineering Student Society, University of Tennessee

Team Captain/Project Manager, SAE Baja competition 2008

President, Student chapter of ASME, Lipscomb University 2007-2008

Lipscomb Engineering Missions- 2006, 2007

HONORS

Jacobs Technology Outstanding Performance Award-2010, Magna Cum Laude, Alpha Chi Honors Society, Eagle Scout, Outstanding Student in Engineering Mechanics-2008, Raymond B Jones School of Engineering Leadership Award-2008, Richard S. Peugeot Award for Christian Service and Engineering Mission